Christmas is here and with it comes the usual activities like pictures with Santa and shopping at the mall. But why just take a picture with Mr. Claus when you can have brunch with him at Brio Tuscan Grille? The restaurant’s South Florida locations are offering a special holiday brunch…
There’s a new Kickstarter in town, and coffee lovers, you’ll want to listen up. A South Florida-based entrepreneur has developed a new way to brew java using several methods in-one to create what he terms the “perfect cup of coffee.” A sort of serial inventor, West Palm Beach’s Chic Kelty…
Within just a few weeks celebrity chefs from near and far will be descending upon the little island that is Palm Beach for the annual Palm Beach Food and Wine Festival. Starting on December 13, the five-day event will be featuring events from luxurious dinners to chef cook-offs to cooking…
If one were to compare Miami to its northern brethren in Broward and Palm Beach, Miami would be the hot cheerleader sister to the just as attractive but more laid-back Broward and Palm Beach. In terms of food festivals in the area, one would probably say the same. Where South…
The votes have been counted and Popcorn the turkey is a free bird. In his annual turkey pardon, President Obama stood outside the White House, accompanied by his daughters, Sasha and Malia, and told a group of press and invited guests that “the office of the presidency brings many awesome…
As is the case today, in the late 19th Century, one was required to carry a license to serve alcoholic beverages. As is also the case today, some enterprising individuals would just do what they pleased anyway, including operating bars without legal consent; these underground spots came to be known…
Sriracha is known for its bold flavor, but apparently the fumes coming from the sauce is enough to get residents living near a sriracha plant ill — causing a Superior Court order to have the factory partially shut down. According to the Los Angeles Times, The city of Irwindale, California…
On Wednesday, November 27th, President Obama will do his annual most solemn duty as leader of the free world. No, he won’t bring the troops home or cut taxes. He’ll announce the pardoning of the National Thanksgiving Turkey. Although stories have come out regarding the short life-span of these pardoned…
As is the case today, in the late 19th Century, one was required to carry a license to serve alcoholic beverages. As is also the case today, some enterprising individuals would just do what they pleased anyway, including operating bars without legal consent; these underground spots came to be known…
Thanksgiving is the time for families to gather for a family meal. It’s also the time when tensions run high as new people are introduced into an already-tight family unit. The introduction of a new sweetheart to a family is nothing new. In fact, Hollywood has made so many movies…
Unless you have been living under a rock at the bottom of the ocean on a planet in a distant solar system, you are probably aware of a little film franchise known as The Hunger Games. The second installment of said franchise, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire starring the charmingly…
We’re calling it right here and now: Twerking has officially jumped the shark. See also: Thanksgiving Horror Stories: Pig Abuse, Dead Presidentially Pardoned Turkeys…
Last week, The Daily Show’s Jon Stewart took on one of the largest debates in the history of our nation. No, it’s not whether or not to raise taxes — or Obamacare — it’s who has the best pizza: New York or Chicago. After much debate (well, not really), Stewart…
Louise Dutton, the owner and chef of Weezie’s Kitchen, can’t pass the stuffing, the gravy, or the dinner rolls at the table. She’s gluten-intolerant, and even the tiniest traces of the wheat protein can send her to the hospital. Dutton understands the gluten-free fight is difficult during the holidays, especially…
We write about culinary events all the time. Whether it’s an individual dinner, a food festival, or a group of chefs preparing a meal, each one tends to focus on each chef showing off his or her individual style. While we’re all about sampling different styles of food in one…
Today, NBC ran a story about pig abuse at an Oklahoma farm that supplied animals to Tyson Foods. An undercover video shot by Mercy for Animals in September or October of this year shows workers “kicking, hitting, and throwing pigs and slamming piglets into the ground.” The video, a public…
Preparing the Thanksgiving dinner is one of the great, ongoing American traditions. As enjoyable as it may be, throwing a Thanksgiving dinner can be a major pain if you’re not the domestic type. It takes days of planning, costs tons of money, creates a major mess, and can contribute to…
South Florida, by its very nature, is a transient part of the world. Snowbirds — both human and avian — migrate south when the weather turns cold up north, and people come from all parts of the world to spend a week, a month, or a few years, then move…
This Thursday, Katniss Everdeen once again wears a flaming dress and risks her life in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. But, right now, fans of the franchise can watch something so fantastic it defies explanation (but we’ll try)…
Although we do realize Thanksgiving is supposed to be about showing gratitude, let’s face it: It’s really about the food more than anything else. It’s the one day of the year in which it is completely acceptable to stuff our faces full of butter, carbs, and turkey — skin and…
Over the past year, the debate over genetically modified organisms (GMOs) or genetically engineered (GE) foods has been raging on in states. Numerous states, including Connecticut and Maine, have passed measures that will require labeling of GMOs in foods. Florida currently has a similar initiative, sponsored by House Rep. Michelle…
Ah, Thanksgiving and the holiday season is upon us. Of course that includes the Big Meal, the one and only day of the year where Americans and Canadians celebrate the tradition of the annual harvest by eating all day long. Because the main highlight of this festive pig-out session happens…
